AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Files Versus Blobs

The video tutorial explains Azure file shares, which are fully managed and accessible via the SMB protocol. It covers deployment options on various operating systems and introduces Azure Filesync for caching. The tutorial also provides guidance on choosing between file shares, blobs, and disks, emphasizing the importance of considering access methods and pricing. Azure files allow shared access across multiple VMs, while Azure disks are exclusive to a single VM.

What protocol is used to access Azure's fully managed file shares?

• NFS

• HTTP

• SMB

• FTP

What feature allows Windows file shares to be cached on Windows servers?

• Azure Filesync

• Azure Backup

• Azure Sync

• Azure Cache

What should you review to help decide between using file shares, blobs, or disk shares?

• The resource table provided in the video

• The Azure portal

• The Azure pricing calculator

• The Azure support documentation

How are Azure blobs accessed?

• Through file shares

• Through containers

• Through disks

• Through virtual machines

Which Azure storage option provides shared access across multiple virtual machines?

• Azure databases

• Azure files

• Azure blobs

• Azure disks